Awards

The Lake County ARC host two major awards. One, the Ham of the Year, is presented by the club, at its discretion, to the LCARC member who has shown leadership, who has accepted responsibility, and is active in multiple areas of ham radio and in service to the club (not just the best DXer, or the oldest club officer).The other major award, the Herb S. Brier award, honors the memory of long time CQ Novice Editor Herb Brier. This award is represented in the sprit of effective, caring Amateur Radio instruction. The ARRL and the Lake County Amateur Radio Club, co-sponsor this award in Herb's memory. The award is bestowed by the ARRL to recognize the very best in volunteer Amateur Radio instructions.

Ham of the Year Award

Each year, at its discretion, the LCARC names a member who has shown leadership, who has accepted responsibility, and is active in multiple areas of ham radio and in service to the club (not just the best DXer, or the oldest club officer). The following members have shown dedication and service to the club.

LCARC Ham of the Year Award Guidelines:

1. Must be well rounded in the hobby. 2. Must have served as an officer of the club. 3. Must be above reproach.4. Must not have received any admonishments from the club. 5. Must be public service oriented. 6. Must have made significant contributions through amateur radio to/for the club. 7. Must conduct himself in an exemplary manner at all times. The nominee must be nominated by and agreed to by a majority of previous Hams of the Year.